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(MLB) Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia,
Money Line: 110.00 Philadelphia (Home)
Result: Loss
Tampa Bay is leading the AL East but their pitching depth is a bit shaky at this point in time as they tend to lean on a lot of arms to throw multiple innings in what are basically glorified bullpen days. Tampa Bay also is without Nelson Cruz, who was placed on the COVID-19 list over the weekend, taking a big bat out of their lineup plus TB loses the DH in a NL ballpark. The Phillies Suarez has acquitted himself well as he stretches out to provide another reliable arm in the rotation. He has been very good at home and the Phillies are looking to regain their magic when August began when they won eight straight games. Now back home I give Philadelphia the edge, especially with Hoskins back in the heart of the lineup.